Golden Mash Paddle Award Guidelines

The purpose of the Golden Mash Paddle is to recognize individuals who work to significantly advance the Washington homebrewing movement. The nominees and recipients of this award go above and beyond the call of duty to pioneer movements at and beyond the club-level, benefiting the Washington homebrew scene.

Golden Mash Paddle Nomination Overview:

• Nominations should be made for an individual's contributions to Washington homebrewing
• Only Washington residents may be nominated
• Initial nominations can be made on the WAHA website (www.wahomebrewers.org/awards) or submitted through WAHA Representatives
• Initial nominations will be accepted from December 1st to January 14th and must include:
  • Nominees name
    • Some contact information for nominee (e-mail, phone, club, etc.)
    • Either a basic or detailed description of the nominee's accomplishments
    • Nominator's contact information (optional but helpful)
• Between January 14th and January 21st, nominees will be contacted and allowed to provide additional details to the nomination resume. They have until January 31st to submit modifications to the Awards Committee Chairperson.
  • In February, the WAHA Club Representatives will review the resumes and vote for the recipient of the Golden Mash paddle which will be announced by the end of February.

Detailed Award Framework